# LabTimer vs Mock Trial Timekeeper

The clearest difference is rating: Mock Trial Timekeeper at 5.0 against LabTimer's 4.0. Mock Trial Timekeeper also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). LabTimer's advantage is ratings volume (174 vs 12) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mock Trial Timekeeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LabTimer has 174 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of LabTimer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mock Trial Timekeeper's.

LabTimer ships an update every 11 months, Mock Trial Timekeeper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LabTimer | Mock Trial Timekeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labtimer/id292202454/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mock-trial-timekeeper/id6466220185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **174** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [0x0c](https://appshunter.io/developer/292202457) | [Matan Kotler-Berkowitz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672373176) |

## What reviewers say

### LabTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labtimer/id292202454)

This app provides multiple configurable timers for various uses, from scientific experiments to everyday tasks like cooking and workouts. It features a clear display, customizable labels, and the ability to repeat count-down timers.

**Highlights:** Four configurable timers, Count-up and count-down modes, Large display and buttons, Customizable text labels, Repeat count-down functionality, Disables iPod sleep

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, clean, and intuitive user interface
- 🎯 Multiple timers (up to 16) running simultaneously
- ⏱️ Ability to count up and count down
- 🔄 Timers continue running in background/other apps
- 💾 Saves timer settings for future use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications not working properly on iPad
- 🐛 App crashes or won't open on some iOS versions
- 🐛 Alarm doesn't work when app is locked/in background
- 📱 No landscape/auto-rotate orientation support
- 🔊 Alarm sound too short and soft

**Reported bugs**

- iPad notifications not displaying correctly
- App fails to open on iPhone X with iOS 14.4
- Alarm non-functional on iOS 5 in lock mode
- No audio output on iOS 9.x
- Timer stops when iPhone enters sleep mode (older versions)

**Requested features**

- Landscape orientation support (especially for iPad)
- Keyboard/direct number input for faster time entry
- Multiple selectable alarm sounds/tones
- Ability to customize alarm volume independently
- Countdown voice announcements


### Mock Trial Timekeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mock-trial-timekeeper/id6466220185)

This app provides precise, real-time timekeeping for AMTA mock trial tournaments. It offers intuitive controls, time limit alerts, and is approved for all AMTA-sanctioned events, helping users manage trial segments effectively.

**Highlights:** Precise real-time tracking, Intuitive and simple interface, Time limit alerts and notifications, Approved for AMTA tournaments, Tracks statements and examinations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LabTimer free?

LabTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mock Trial Timekeeper free?

Mock Trial Timekeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LabTimer or Mock Trial Timekeeper?

Mock Trial Timekeeper is rated higher. LabTimer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Mock Trial Timekeeper averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do LabTimer or Mock Trial Timekeeper have ads?

Neither LabTimer nor Mock Trial Timekeeper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LabTimer or Mock Trial Timekeeper?

LabTimer ships an update every 11 months, and Mock Trial Timekeeper every 3 weeks. Most recently, LabTimer was updated on August 26, 2026 and Mock Trial Timekeeper on June 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*